Entertainment
Filming starts on Josephine Baker biopic starring musician FKA Twigs
Variety reports that cameras are rolling on the Studiocanal production directed by Maïmouna Doucouré.
The short version
- FKA Twigs has begun principal photography portraying entertainer and activist Josephine Baker.[Variety]
- Filming is taking place across France and Bulgaria, with production scheduled to continue through November 13.[Variety]
- The project is directed and co-written by Maïmouna Doucouré and has the official endorsement of Baker's family.[Variety]
- Studiocanal is overseeing global sales alongside handling direct theatrical releases in select international markets.[Variety]
Key facts
- FKA Twigs has begun principal photography in the titular role of a Josephine Baker biopic produced by Studiocanal.[Variety]
- Filming is being conducted in France and Bulgaria and is set to wrap on November 13.[Variety]
- The movie is directed and co-written by Maïmouna Doucouré, alongside co-writer Olivier Lorelle.[Variety]
- Baker's sons and the Rainbow tribe have given the film their official blessing.[Variety]
- Studiocanal is handling worldwide sales as well as direct distribution across several European territories, Australia, and New Zealand.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Distribution partners and release dates outside of Studiocanal's direct territories remain unannounced as worldwide sales are ongoing.[Variety]
Sources
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